Hey guys so I've had some problems with some revos in the past doin this same thing so I'm hoping some of you guys can help me out and let me know what the problem is.... What is happening is when i set the hook whether or not I miss the fish or hook the fish my reel jams up, when I say jams up I mean in order to reel the fish or bait back in I have to apply pressure to the handle and when i do it makes a clicking sound and then the reel is fine from there. Idk its weird but like I said its happened to a couple revos of mine. Any ideas whats going on?

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I've a;ready done that with one reel, and I got them back fixed but it happened again. I've been told i set the hook too hard but that shouldnt have anything to do with it right? I would think the drag would slip before the reel breaks in that situation am I correct?

It sounds as if the clutch is partially disengaged and the pin is clacking across the bottom of the pinion. Check your grip on the rod/reel and see if the heel of your hand is touching the release button. When setting the hook it is common to clamp your grasp down on the reel and if you're palming you are likely pressing somewhat on the release. When you crank the reel, the clutch is resetting as it should.

It sounds as if the clutch is partially disengaged and the pin is clacking across the bottom of the pinion. Check your grip on the rod/reel and see if the heel of your hand is touching the release button. When setting the hook it is common to clamp your grasp down on the reel and if you're palming you are likely pressing somewhat on the release. When you crank the reel, the clutch is resetting as it should.

I know What I am describing sounds as if I am actually disengaging the spool when I set the hook but I'm not its not a regular click in as if I am engaging the reel its a weird bad sounding click but after it happens the reel if fine. I took the reel apart and didnt see anything ab normal, Am I setting the hook wrong or possibly too hard? Should I have pressure on the spool when I set the hook that way all the driving force behind my hookset isnt directly on the reel?

I think I know the noise you refer to and it does sound bad. The AR usually takes the brunt of any shock not absorbed by the drag. What I believe is happening is that the clutch is being only partially disengaged so you wouldn't hear a normal click, but rather the spool bearing retiner/drive pin skipping across the bottom of the pinion.

I'd tie on to a weight of some kind and try a setting motion with your hand on the grip behind the reel and see if you can duplicate the problem. I'm pretty certain the spool will stay engaged. I know this is not a grip you'll use to fish with but may give some insight as to what needs adjusting.